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Rivers State LG Elections Postponed to August 30

By Aremu Toyeebaht The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has postponed the state’s local government elections to Saturday, August 30, 2025, citing disruptions caused by the recent state of emergency declared in the region. The exercise, initially slated for August 9, was rescheduled following a state of emergency declaration, which disrupted earlier plans, according to RSIEC Chairman, Michael Odey. Odey, speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt on Monday, unveiled the updated electoral calendar and guidelines, stressing that […]

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Sport

YellowGreens Show Growth, Grit at Pearl of Africa T20 in Uganda

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria national men’s cricket team, the YellowGreens, may not have finished among the top sides at the recently concluded Pearl of Africa T20 Series in Uganda, but their campaign was defined by resilience, steady improvement, and moments of brilliance that underscored the promise within the team. As the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, Nigeria faced a mountain of challenges against more established sides like Kenya, Uganda, UAE, and Namibia A. Yet, despite the odds, the YellowGreens […]

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Politics

SDP Expels El-Rufai, Slams 30-Year Ban Over Alleged Forgery, Anti-Party Activities

By Aremu Toyeebaht The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and banned him from associating with the party for 30 years. The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) announced the decision on Monday in Abuja, citing El-Rufai’s alleged forgery, false membership claims, and attempts to destabilize the party through unconstitutional activities. According to the SDP National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba, investigations revealed that El-Rufai never formally registered as an SDP member at the ward […]

July 28, 2025

General

Fuel policy rift deepens as Dangote pushes for import ban

By Aremu Toyeebaht President of Dangote Group ,Aliko Dangote, has called on President Bola Tinubu to extend the Federal Government’s Nigeria First Policy to include refined petroleum products, sparking backlash from oil marketers and industry experts. Speaking at the Global Commodity Insights Conference on West African Refined Fuel Markets in Abuja, Dangote said fuel importation is hurting local refineries and discouraging investment in the oil and gas sector. He argued that banning petrol, diesel, and other refined petroleum imports would […]

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Sport

Future Pro League International Officially Kicks Off: Founder Celebrates Talents

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Abuja, Nigeria – July 27, 2025 The energy was electric, the crowd inspired, and the dreams bold, as the Future Pro League International (FPLI) officially kicked off its maiden edition on July 26, 2025, at the Turf Arena, River Park, Abuja. A total of 16 teams took to the pitch in a vibrant showcase of Nigeria’s untapped football potential, drawing hundreds of spectators, scouts, and supporters for what has been hailed as a landmark moment in […]

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Sport

Emmanuel, Osabuohien Emerge Champions At 46th Open Tennis Championship, Abuja

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso | Abuja, Nigeria – July 27, 2025 Michael Emmanuel and Adesuwa Osabuohien were crowned champions in the men’s and women’s singles categories respectively at the grand finale of the 46th Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Senior Open Tennis Championship, held at the prestigious Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The tournament, one of Nigeria’s longest-running and most prominent tennis competitions, drew elite players from across the country, reaffirming its status as a vital platform for nurturing local talent […]

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Sport

Abuja Veterans Tourney: MC Steve Snatches Round 16 Spot

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In a thrilling twist to close out the group stage of the 2025 Abuja Veterans Tournament, MC Steve pulled off the unexpected, claiming the final Round of 16 ticket with a dramatic 2-1 victory over All Stars UATH. With their backs against the wall after two losses and a draw, MC Steve needed a win by at least two clear goals to survive. And though they fell just short of that margin, results elsewhere tipped the scales […]

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Nigeria Triumphs At 14th African, 7th Para Armwrestling Championships

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso History was made at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, as Nigeria emerged overall champions at the 14th African Armwrestling Championship and 7th Para Armwrestling Championship, marking a landmark celebration of strength, unity, and sporting excellence across the continent. Team Nigeria finished atop the medal table with 28 gold, 35 silver, and 38 bronze medals. Benin Republic took second with 23 gold, 30 silver, and 11 bronze, while Ghana secured third with 21 gold, 20 silver, […]

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Sport

House Committee on Sports Applauds Super Falcons’ 10th WAFCON Title

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, following their dramatic victory over Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In an electrifying final played in Rabat, the Super Falcons staged a remarkable comeback, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2. The win secured Nigeria’s record-extending 10th WAFCON title, further cementing the team's dominance in African women's football. Chairman of […]

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